Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

Just before I call the Deputy Leader of the Opposition—

Opposition members interjecting—

The Deputy Leader of the Opposition might want to resume her seat, because her colleagues behind her seem intent on delaying proceedings.

Mr Chester interjecting—

I'm just going to say very briefly: the Minister for Veterans' Affairs is warned. I'm not going to have people continue conversations when I'm trying to address the House. The level of interjections was again ridiculously high. I'm not going to address this point at length. There were so many loud interjections I'm giving a general warning. I am going to remove people from the House, whether they are serial offenders or not. The level of noise is ridiculously high: I can't hear the minister's answer and on occasion can't hear the questions as well. A number of people have been warned already a number of times. If they interject at all they'll be out. The Deputy Leader of the Opposition.

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